Cuerno NY Mexican Steakhouse Hiring Chef de Partie (Midtown)

CUERNO is redefining the Mexican culinary experience in New York. As the first Mexican steakhouse in the city, we’re proud to honor our culinary heritage while pushing the boundaries of innovation. We're building something extraordinary—a movement to elevate Mexican cuisine and hospitality to its rightful place on the global stage. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to make history, we want you on our team.Shape Why Work at CUERNO? Authentic Experience: Be part of a team that brings the richness of Mexico’s culinary traditions to the New York dining scene. Growth & Opportunity: We offer career development, continuous training, and recognition for hard work. Exceptional Culinary Standards: Join us in crafting “el sabor más chingón”—flavors that go beyond expectations. A Shared Dream: Help us build a globally recognized icon, with the potential to achieve Michelin-star recognition. Cultural Pride: Work at a restaurant that honors Mexican roots while innovating and setting new standards for excellence. About the Role: We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and experienced culinary professional to join our Kitchen Team as Chef de Partie. If you're committed to excellence in cooking, teamwork, and creating exceptional dishes, we want you to be part of our journey. We offer opportunities for growth, a collaborative, inclusive work environment, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Sous Chef to ensure food preparation, presentation, and quality control meet Cuerno’s standards. Train and support junior kitchen staff as needed. Monitor inventory to ensure adequacy of supplies and ingredients. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety regulations. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high-quality dishes. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a Chef de Partie or senior kitchen role, preferably in a fine-dining or Mexican cuisine environment. Fine dining or Mexican cuisine experience is a plus. Passion for high-quality food and attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Knowledge of kitchen safety and health regulations. Flexibility in work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation, Benefits & Perks: Salary Range: $65k-$72k annually, based on experience Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Leave Employee Discounts Additional Information : This job description is intended to outline the general nature and responsibilities of the role. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs, and management reserves the right to modify job duties as necessary. Cuerno New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.